Practice pMOS Transistor - 2.3 | Lab Module 2: CMOS Inverter Design and Static Characteristics Analysis | VLSI Design Lab
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of the pMOS transistor in a CMOS inverter?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when the input is low.

Question 2

Easy

Describe when the pMOS transistor turns ON.

💡 Hint: Recall the conditions for activation.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does pMOS stand for?

  • p-channel Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Positive Metal Oxide Semiconductor
  • Programmable Metal Oxide Semiconductor

💡 Hint: Remember the channel type involved.

Question 2

True or False: The pMOS turns ON when the gate voltage is high.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the operation characteristics of pMOS devices.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

How would the output voltage of a CMOS inverter change if the pMOS and nMOS were perfectly balanced in terms of W/L ratios? Explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Think about the influence of each device's strength on the overall performance.

Question 2

Investigate a scenario where the pMOS has a higher mobility than the nMOS. What implications would this have for the inverter's noise margins and overall performance?

💡 Hint: Consider how mobility relates to the effectiveness of driving current.

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